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Campus expectations exceeded by Lyn Skillington Editor The first year of the Germantown Campus was a rare case of high expectations being more than fully realized. Both for the students who attend classes, and the faculty, staff and administrators who work here*MC-G’s first year of operation in permanent facilities has proved an exciting experience. The first year saw incidences of conflict, excellence in both the classroom and in activities, heated debate, hard-moving play, and solid accomplishment. More has been realized this year than even optimists had forecast, despite the small enrollment of the charter class. The first semester saw the formation of a solid, dedicated newspaper staff, and the start of student government, program, and sports, as well as some highlighting events such as thè dedication of the campus. It also saw some conflict in the form of a Casino Night which never happened, and a government which came close to falling apart near the end of the semester. Winter break came, and students came back ready to tackle new problems. Fresh from winning the Associated Collegiate Press First Class rating for the fall semester, the newspaper tried some special editions; to announce the new president’s appointment, and to announce the namesof administrators who had been put in jail after the April Fools edition. The Program Council similarly tried some special things by stagings disco dance, jazz band festival, and Blue grass Sunday afternoon. The government straightened out, forming an adhocracy with the Student Life Committee, and was able to exploit the added bonus of $5,000 given to the student activities program at the campus. In general activities, students found themselves barred from more than one week of school because of the blizzards of ‘79, and later branded thieves by security patrolmen after they moved furniture out of the science building into “ their lounge.’’ The entire campus community became involved in a more than year-long process for accreditation, as self-study reports on various departments became due. For many the year was capped off by last Friday’s awards banquet (see story this page) which feted students for their work in student activities and academics. But for some,jthe banquet was only a long series of actions which will end the year. With this issue, retrospect issue, and literary magazine, THE PAPER presents its largest issue to date, and becomes the first Montgomery College newspaper to run a full color photograph. The Program Council will celebrate the end of the year by a faculty, staff, administration vs. student softball game, hotdog day, and gala rock concert tomorrow (Friday). And for those who still have some energy left after all these activities, exams next week should spell a successful and appropriate end to an incredibly exciting, and fruitful year. THE PAPER Vol. 1, No. 16 Germantown Campus, Montgomery College Thursday, May 10, 1979 Community part of campus OUTSTANDING - Gary Blum, Chairman of MC-G's Program Council receives an award at the Campus’ first annual awards Banquet last Friday evening. Blum was one of more than 40 students who were honored at the banquet. (Photo by Brian Lewis) More than 40 Germantown students were feted last Friday night at the campus' first annual student awards banquet. The banquet, held in the campus cafeteria, saw awards given for academics, participation, special recognition, outstanding achievement, and service. Current editor of THE PAPER, Lyn Skillington, and Student Life member Bob Henderson were the top honorées. Skillington received both the Dean of Student’s Award for outstanding involvement and participation in Student Activities, and the Chancellor's Award for outstanding service to the Campus. Henderson took home the Academic Excellence Award for his outstanding academic record and a special recognition plaque for participation in a student activity. by Marc Parsont News Editor The Germantown Campus of Montgomery Community College was built on the premise that the campus would be as the name indicates, a community college. D id Mo n t g ome r y Co l l e g e - Germantown come through on its promise to be a focal point for the surrounding community? “We're a year ahead of where I thought and expected we would be,” answered Germantown Chancellor Dr. Stanley Dahlman. “We'll still be growing a year from now, because it’s such a young campus.” Community use of campus facilities may give a clue as to whether Germantown is following through on earlier promises made before the campus was constructed. Approximately 35 area Student Life Chairman Sharon Carpenter was among other top award winners. Carpenter was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award for her exemplary leadership in the student life committee and other student activities including intramurals and newspaper. Program Council Chairman Gary Blum also received an Outstanding Achievement plaque for his work on getting that organization off the ground. The third winner of the Outstanding Achievement award vyas Brian Lewis, current Managing Editor of THE PAPER, and next year's choice for Editor in Chief of the campus publication. In presenting Lewis with the award, Dean of Students Dr. Michael Meade pointed to Lewis' Continued on Page 9 groups and services will have used campus facilities by this time according to a Germantown self-study report. The report does not include use of available facilities such as the tennis courts or basketball courts, or even the community use available through the MC-G library. The business community has also been affected by the role the campus has played in the area. A letter from the President of the 1-270 Employer's group, whose 59 members employ 30,000 Upper Montgomery County residents, to County Executive Charles Gilchrist stated that the campus had been "mutually beneficial to our employees and other up-cóunty residents.” Fairchild Industries backed this up and showed its appreciation by donating $5,000 to the college campus. Emanuel Fthenakis, Vice President, Communications and Electronics explained the reasons for the award in a letter to the College Board of Trustees. “ The Germantown Campus of Montgomery College plays an important role in the development of this area’s business community through its many educational and training facilities and programs,” wrote Fthenakis. Community leaders echo these sentiments also. “ Everybody is more than satisfied with the campus in the community,” stated Germantown Alliance President Monsie-nor Hurley. "It seems to be fairly open,” said Hurley, pointing out that the alliance holds its meeting on Campus. Former President of the Germantown Citizens Association, Helen Kuklewicz agreed with Hurley, but added, " I don’t think the college can do anymore until it grows. It just needs a little time.” I know many people who take courses at Germantown, use the tennis courts or the campus library,” explained Kuklewicz. Upper Montgomery County’s Area Six Department of Recreation, with offices directly on the MC-G campus’ is also pleased with the college. Area Director Wilma Evans said, "The campus makes a big difference. It has increased our ability to be out in the area. It’s a plus to be there in person,” said Evans. “ Germantown is really like a part of the community. It’s something the community can really be proud of," stated Evans. A block print by Rocio Monje is only one of the many items in this semesters's magazine See pullout section More than 40 students honored at banquet
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Title | The Paper [May 10, 1979] |
Masthead | Paper 1979-05-10 |
Date | 1979-05-10 |
Editor | Lyn Skillington |
Publisher | Montgomery College |
Description | The Paper, volume 1 issue 16, a student newspaper of Montgomery College, Germantown Campus. Includes "The Magazine, A Creative Section of The Paper" |
Location | Montgomery College, Germantown Campus |
Topics Included | Banquet, The Magazine, Day Care, Tennis, Jogging, Intramurals |
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Transcript | Campus expectations exceeded by Lyn Skillington Editor The first year of the Germantown Campus was a rare case of high expectations being more than fully realized. Both for the students who attend classes, and the faculty, staff and administrators who work here*MC-G’s first year of operation in permanent facilities has proved an exciting experience. The first year saw incidences of conflict, excellence in both the classroom and in activities, heated debate, hard-moving play, and solid accomplishment. More has been realized this year than even optimists had forecast, despite the small enrollment of the charter class. The first semester saw the formation of a solid, dedicated newspaper staff, and the start of student government, program, and sports, as well as some highlighting events such as thè dedication of the campus. It also saw some conflict in the form of a Casino Night which never happened, and a government which came close to falling apart near the end of the semester. Winter break came, and students came back ready to tackle new problems. Fresh from winning the Associated Collegiate Press First Class rating for the fall semester, the newspaper tried some special editions; to announce the new president’s appointment, and to announce the namesof administrators who had been put in jail after the April Fools edition. The Program Council similarly tried some special things by stagings disco dance, jazz band festival, and Blue grass Sunday afternoon. The government straightened out, forming an adhocracy with the Student Life Committee, and was able to exploit the added bonus of $5,000 given to the student activities program at the campus. In general activities, students found themselves barred from more than one week of school because of the blizzards of ‘79, and later branded thieves by security patrolmen after they moved furniture out of the science building into “ their lounge.’’ The entire campus community became involved in a more than year-long process for accreditation, as self-study reports on various departments became due. For many the year was capped off by last Friday’s awards banquet (see story this page) which feted students for their work in student activities and academics. But for some,jthe banquet was only a long series of actions which will end the year. With this issue, retrospect issue, and literary magazine, THE PAPER presents its largest issue to date, and becomes the first Montgomery College newspaper to run a full color photograph. The Program Council will celebrate the end of the year by a faculty, staff, administration vs. student softball game, hotdog day, and gala rock concert tomorrow (Friday). And for those who still have some energy left after all these activities, exams next week should spell a successful and appropriate end to an incredibly exciting, and fruitful year. THE PAPER Vol. 1, No. 16 Germantown Campus, Montgomery College Thursday, May 10, 1979 Community part of campus OUTSTANDING - Gary Blum, Chairman of MC-G's Program Council receives an award at the Campus’ first annual awards Banquet last Friday evening. Blum was one of more than 40 students who were honored at the banquet. (Photo by Brian Lewis) More than 40 Germantown students were feted last Friday night at the campus' first annual student awards banquet. The banquet, held in the campus cafeteria, saw awards given for academics, participation, special recognition, outstanding achievement, and service. Current editor of THE PAPER, Lyn Skillington, and Student Life member Bob Henderson were the top honorées. Skillington received both the Dean of Student’s Award for outstanding involvement and participation in Student Activities, and the Chancellor's Award for outstanding service to the Campus. Henderson took home the Academic Excellence Award for his outstanding academic record and a special recognition plaque for participation in a student activity. by Marc Parsont News Editor The Germantown Campus of Montgomery Community College was built on the premise that the campus would be as the name indicates, a community college. D id Mo n t g ome r y Co l l e g e - Germantown come through on its promise to be a focal point for the surrounding community? “We're a year ahead of where I thought and expected we would be,” answered Germantown Chancellor Dr. Stanley Dahlman. “We'll still be growing a year from now, because it’s such a young campus.” Community use of campus facilities may give a clue as to whether Germantown is following through on earlier promises made before the campus was constructed. Approximately 35 area Student Life Chairman Sharon Carpenter was among other top award winners. Carpenter was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award for her exemplary leadership in the student life committee and other student activities including intramurals and newspaper. Program Council Chairman Gary Blum also received an Outstanding Achievement plaque for his work on getting that organization off the ground. The third winner of the Outstanding Achievement award vyas Brian Lewis, current Managing Editor of THE PAPER, and next year's choice for Editor in Chief of the campus publication. In presenting Lewis with the award, Dean of Students Dr. Michael Meade pointed to Lewis' Continued on Page 9 groups and services will have used campus facilities by this time according to a Germantown self-study report. The report does not include use of available facilities such as the tennis courts or basketball courts, or even the community use available through the MC-G library. The business community has also been affected by the role the campus has played in the area. A letter from the President of the 1-270 Employer's group, whose 59 members employ 30,000 Upper Montgomery County residents, to County Executive Charles Gilchrist stated that the campus had been "mutually beneficial to our employees and other up-cóunty residents.” Fairchild Industries backed this up and showed its appreciation by donating $5,000 to the college campus. Emanuel Fthenakis, Vice President, Communications and Electronics explained the reasons for the award in a letter to the College Board of Trustees. “ The Germantown Campus of Montgomery College plays an important role in the development of this area’s business community through its many educational and training facilities and programs,” wrote Fthenakis. Community leaders echo these sentiments also. “ Everybody is more than satisfied with the campus in the community,” stated Germantown Alliance President Monsie-nor Hurley. "It seems to be fairly open,” said Hurley, pointing out that the alliance holds its meeting on Campus. Former President of the Germantown Citizens Association, Helen Kuklewicz agreed with Hurley, but added, " I don’t think the college can do anymore until it grows. It just needs a little time.” I know many people who take courses at Germantown, use the tennis courts or the campus library,” explained Kuklewicz. Upper Montgomery County’s Area Six Department of Recreation, with offices directly on the MC-G campus’ is also pleased with the college. Area Director Wilma Evans said, "The campus makes a big difference. It has increased our ability to be out in the area. It’s a plus to be there in person,” said Evans. “ Germantown is really like a part of the community. It’s something the community can really be proud of," stated Evans. A block print by Rocio Monje is only one of the many items in this semesters's magazine See pullout section More than 40 students honored at banquet |